RIYADH, 8 February, 2021 (TON): Martina Strong, U.S. charge d’affairs said, U.S. commitment to Saudi Arabia remains clear and unshakeable.

“Our commitment to Saudi Arabia just as we have over decades remains unshakeable and remains clear,” she told the media

“We are very clear-eyed about the threats that Saudi Arabia faces and not just Saudi Arabia, because obviously there are several countries here that are part of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) that have been facing some of the deteriorating security situations.” 

She commented on the day when another ballistic missile was launched towards the kingdom.

She said that President Joe Biden had made it “very clear” that the US remained committed to the long-standing security partnership that it had enjoyed with Saudi Arabia for decades.

“It is really what’s key here and beyond our longstanding security ties and cooperation. We have been very closely consulting with Saudi Arabia on all of the developments that you have mentioned, our engagement in Yemen which we also hope will lead to a political settlement and stability in the south of Saudi Arabia.”

On Sunday Biden announced the appointment of a new special envoy for Yemen, Timothy Lenderking, who used to have Strong’s job in Riyadh. 

Both the countries seem to invest their resources in each other’s lands to enhance prosperity and facilitate the citizens.